Dave Fortier spent the '78'-'79 season with the Erie Blades, putting up 23 points in 44 games, while amassing 145 PIM.
Fortier's career began in 1970 with St. Catherine's, with stops in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Indianapolis.

Fortier appeared in 205 NHL games with Toronto, the New York Islanders, and Vancouver, netting 29 points and 335 PIM.

Dave is currently the Prevention Inspector and fire captain with the Sudbury (Ont.) Fire Department. Fortier has
been with the department since 1979.